Michael Breece was introduced to international education and AISA as a 19-year-old student at the College of New Jersey where he earned a BA in Elementary Education. He was offered the opportunity to do his student teaching abroad and found himself headed to The Gambia. After spending two months at the Banjul American Embassy School, he fell in love with being a part of a small international school in Africa and upon graduation, returned and taught for three years.

Michael later moved to Asmara International Community School in Eritrea, where he spent four years, beginning as a teacher and then moving into administration after earning an MA in Educational Leadership. Following this, he joined schools in Abu Dhabi and Jakarta, however, yearned to return to Africa, which led him to serve as the Director of the American School of Douala (ASD) in Cameroon. After six years in Douala, Michael has joined the International Community School of Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire as its Director. Michael is joined by his wife and two daughters.

Michael thrives on the unique challenges of schools on the continent, as well as the benefits, such as a close-knit community and the capacity to be agile, as we navigate a world of increasing uncertainty and rapid change. Michael is the Board Treasurer and Chair of the AISA Board Finance Committee.